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Satellite Communication Market

Global Satellite Communication Market Size, Share, Trends, Growth, Analysis: By Type: Equipment, Service; By End Use: Maritime, Defence and Government, Enterprises, Media and Entertainment, Mining and Oil and Gas, Agriculture, Transportation, Others; Regional Analysis; Market Dynamics; Competitive Landscape; 2024-2032

Global Satellite Communication Market Outlook

The global satellite communication market size reached approximately USD 55.97 billion in 2023. The market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 10.40% between 2024 and 2032, reaching a value of around USD 136.37 billion by 2032.

 

Key Trends in the Market

Satellites usually refer to an artificial object that is launched into orbit or outer space for various uses such as communication, weather forecasting, research, and navigation, among others. Satellite communication has become a crucial part of the modern communication technology sphere. In this communication process, the transmission of electromagnetic waves is used as carrier signals, which carry the audio, picture, voice, or any other form of data.

 

  • One of the key trends propelling the growth of the satellite communication market is the increasing demand for small satellites from various sectors such as agriculture, engineering, communications, and oil and gas, among others.
  • Satellite communication services offer a secure and dependable source of bandwidth capacity, making them highly suitable for military operations carried out in remote areas where the existing communication infrastructure may be insufficient or unreliable. Moreover, the rising utilisation of fixed satellite services (FSS) for government and military purposes is projected to propel the market.
  • The Internet of Things (IoT) has significantly impacted various sectors, including SATCOM, significantly propelling the satellite communication market share. Millions of devices depend on satellite services and these devices serve diverse sectors such as infrastructure, environmental monitoring, military support, shipping, and aviation. Particularly in the aviation sector, the integration of IoT has the potential to propel the market growth in the foreseeable future.

 

Market Analysis

Based on type, the market is bifurcated into equipment and service. On the basis of end use, the market can be segmented into maritime, defence and government, enterprise, media and entertainment, mining and oil and gas, agriculture, and transportation, among others. The major regional markets for satellite communications are North America, Europe, the Asia Pacific, Latin America, and the Middle East and Africa.

 

The comprehensive EMR report provides an in-depth assessment of the market based on Porter's five forces model along with giving a SWOT analysis. The report gives a detailed analysis of the following key players in the global satellite communication market, covering their competitive landscape and the latest developments like mergers, acquisitions, investments and expansion plans.

 

  • Thales Group
  • Iridium Communications Inc.
  • SES S.A.
  • Thuraya Telecommunications Company
  • Cobham Limited
  • Viasat, Inc.
  • Orbcomm Inc.
  • L3Harris Technologies Inc.
  • ST Engineering iDirect
  • Inmarsat Global Limited
  • Gilat Satellite Networks Ltd.
  • Others

 

Market Share by Type

Equipment is projected to experience a notable growth throughout the forecast period. Several factors contribute to this growth, including the escalating need for continuous communication in sectors such as energy and utilities, agriculture, oil and gas, as well as defence. Additionally, the segment is expected to benefit from the expanding fleet of autonomous and connected vehicles.

 

Market Share by End Use

Media and broadcasting capture a significant share of the revenue in the satellite communication market. This can be attributed to the extensive utilisation of satellites for broadcasting purposes and the seamless coverage achieved through remote operations. Furthermore, government and defence units are using satellite communication to maximise operational effectiveness.

 

Competitive Landscape

Thales Group is a multinational company that operates in various sectors, specialising in aerospace, defence, security, and transportation. Established in 2000, and located in France, the company invests a significant portion of its revenue into technological advancements for various sectors, including aerospace, defence, security, space, transportation, and connectivity, among others.

 

Iridium Communications Inc. is a global satellite communications company that provides voice and data communication services. Since its establishment in 2001, the company has successfully operated the Iridium satellite constellation, consisting of 66 active satellites positioned in low Earth orbit (LEO). This innovative constellation empowers Iridium to deliver dependable and uninterrupted communication services to every corner of the globe, including remote and polar regions.

 

SES S.A. headquartered in Luxembourg, is a prominent global telecommunications company and satellite operator. With its establishment in 1985, SES has emerged as a leading player in the satellite sector, offering a diverse portfolio of satellite-based services and solutions to clients spanning multiple sectors. SES manages an extensive fleet of satellites that are strategically located in both geostationary orbit (GEO) and medium Earth orbit (MEO).

 

Other market players include Thuraya Telecommunications Company, Cobham Limited, Viasat, Inc., Orbcomm Inc., L3Harris Technologies Inc., ST Engineering iDirect, Inmarsat Global Limited, and Gilat Satellite Networks Ltd., among others.

 

Key Highlights of the Report

REPORT FEATURES DETAILS
Base Year 2023
Historical Period 2018-2023
Forecast Period 2024-2032
Scope of the Report

Historical and Forecast Trends, Industry Drivers and Constraints, Historical and Forecast Market Analysis by Segment:

  • Type
  • End Use
  • Region
Breakup by Type
  • Equipment
  • Service
Breakup by End Use
  • Maritime
  • Defence and Government
  • Enterprises
  • Media and Entertainment
  • Mining and Oil and Gas
  • Agriculture
  • Transportation
  • Others
Breakup by Region
  • North America
    • United States of America 
    • Canada
  • Europe
    • United Kingdom
    • Germany
    • France
    • Italy
    • Others
  • Asia Pacific
    • China
    • Japan
    • India
    • ASEAN
    • Australia
    • Others
  • Latin America
    • Brazil
    • Argentina
    • Mexico
    • Others
  • Middle East and Africa
    • Saudi Arabia
    • United Arab Emirates
    • Nigeria
    • South Africa
    • Others
Market Dynamics
  • SWOT Analysis
  • Porter's Five Forces Analysis
  • Key Indicators for Demand
  • Key Indicators for Price
Competitive Landscape
  • Market Structure
  • Company Profiles
    • Company Overview
    • Product Portfolio
    • Demographic Reach and Achievements
    • Certifications
Companies Covered
  • Thales Group
  • Iridium Communications Inc.
  • SES S.A.
  • Thuraya Telecommunications Company
  • Cobham Limited
  • Viasat, Inc.
  • Orbcomm Inc.
  • L3Harris Technologies Inc.
  • ST Engineering iDirect
  • Inmarsat Global Limited
  • Gilat Satellite Networks Ltd.
  • Others

 

*At Expert Market Research, we strive to always give you current and accurate information. The numbers depicted in the description are indicative and may differ from the actual numbers in the final EMR report.

1    Preface
2    Report Coverage – Key Segmentation and Scope
3    Report Description

    3.1    Market Definition and Outlook
    3.2    Properties and Applications
    3.3    Market Analysis
    3.4    Key Players
4    Key Assumptions
5    Executive Summary

    5.1    Overview
    5.2    Key Drivers    
    5.3    Key Developments
    5.4    Competitive Structure
    5.5    Key Industrial Trends
6    Market Snapshot
    6.1    Global
    6.2    Regional
7    Opportunities and Challenges in the Market
8    Global Satellite Communication Market Analysis

    8.1    Key Industry Highlights
    8.2    Global Satellite Communication Historical Market (2018-2023) 
    8.3    Global Satellite Communication Market Forecast (2024-2032)
    8.4    Global Satellite Communication Market by Type
        8.4.1    Equipment
            8.4.1.1    Historical Trend (2018-2023)
            8.4.1.2    Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
            8.4.1.3    Breakup by Type
                8.4.1.3.1    Transmitter/Transponder
                8.4.1.3.2    Antenna
                8.4.1.3.3    Transceiver
                8.4.1.3.4    Receiver
                8.4.1.3.5    Modem/Router
                8.4.1.3.6    Others
        8.4.2    Service
            8.4.2.1    Historical Trend (2018-2023)
            8.4.2.2    Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
    8.5    Global Satellite Communication Market by End Use
        8.5.1    Maritime
            8.5.1.1    Historical Trend (2018-2023)
            8.5.1.2    Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
        8.5.2    Defence and Government
            8.5.2.1    Historical Trend (2018-2023)
            8.5.2.2    Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
        8.5.3    Enterprises
            8.5.3.1    Historical Trend (2018-2023)
            8.5.3.2    Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
        8.5.4    Media and Entertainment
            8.5.4.1    Historical Trend (2018-2023)
            8.5.4.2    Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
        8.5.5    Mining and Oil and Gas
            8.5.5.1    Historical Trend (2018-2023)
            8.5.5.2    Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
        8.5.6    Agriculture
            8.5.6.1    Historical Trend (2018-2023)
            8.5.6.2    Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
        8.5.7    Transportation
            8.5.7.1    Historical Trend (2018-2023)
            8.5.7.2    Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
        8.5.8    Others
    8.6    Global Satellite Communication Market by Region
        8.6.1    North America
            8.6.1.1    Historical Trend (2018-2023) 
            8.6.1.2    Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
        8.6.2    Europe
            8.6.2.1    Historical Trend (2018-2023) 
            8.6.2.2    Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
        8.6.3    Asia Pacific
            8.6.3.1    Historical Trend (2018-2023) 
            8.6.3.2    Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
        8.6.4    Latin America
            8.6.4.1    Historical Trend (2018-2023) 
            8.6.4.2    Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
        8.6.5    Middle East and Africa
            8.6.5.1    Historical Trend (2018-2023) 
            8.6.5.2    Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
9    North America Satellite Communication Market Analysis
    9.1    United States of America 
        9.1.1    Historical Trend (2018-2023) 
        9.1.2    Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
    9.2    Canada
        9.2.1    Historical Trend (2018-2023) 
        9.2.2    Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
10    Europe Satellite Communication Market Analysis
    10.1    United Kingdom
        10.1.1    Historical Trend (2018-2023) 
        10.1.2    Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
    10.2    Germany
        10.2.1    Historical Trend (2018-2023) 
        10.2.2    Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
    10.3    France
        10.3.1    Historical Trend (2018-2023) 
        10.3.2    Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
    10.4    Italy
        10.4.1    Historical Trend (2018-2023) 
        10.4.2    Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
    10.5    Others
11    Asia Pacific Satellite Communication Market Analysis
    11.1    China
        11.1.1    Historical Trend (2018-2023) 
        11.1.2    Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
    11.2    Japan
        11.2.1    Historical Trend (2018-2023) 
        11.2.2    Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
    11.3    India
        11.3.1    Historical Trend (2018-2023) 
        11.3.2    Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
    11.4    ASEAN
        11.4.1    Historical Trend (2018-2023) 
        11.4.2    Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
    11.5    South Korea
        11.5.1    Historical Trend (2018-2023) 
        11.5.2    Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
    11.6    Australia
        11.6.1    Historical Trend (2018-2023) 
        11.6.2    Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
    11.7    Others
12    Latin America Satellite Communication Market Analysis
    12.1    Brazil
        12.1.1    Historical Trend (2018-2023) 
        12.1.2    Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
    12.2    Argentina
        12.2.1    Historical Trend (2018-2023) 
        12.2.2    Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
    12.3    Mexico
        12.3.1    Historical Trend (2018-2023) 
        12.3.2    Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
    12.4    Others
13    Middle East and Africa Satellite Communication Market Analysis
    13.1    Saudi Arabia
        13.1.1    Historical Trend (2018-2023) 
        13.1.2    Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
    13.2    United Arab Emirates
        13.2.1    Historical Trend (2018-2023) 
        13.2.2    Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
    13.3    Nigeria
        13.3.1    Historical Trend (2018-2023) 
        13.3.2    Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
    13.4    South Africa
        13.4.1    Historical Trend (2018-2023) 
        13.4.2    Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
    13.5    Others
14    Market Dynamics
    14.1    SWOT Analysis
        14.1.1    Strengths
        14.1.2    Weaknesses
        14.1.3    Opportunities
        14.1.4    Threats
    14.2    Porter’s Five Forces Analysis
        14.2.1    Supplier’s Power
        14.2.2    Buyer’s Power
        14.2.3    Threat of New Entrants
        14.2.4    Degree of Rivalry
        14.2.5    Threat of Substitutes
    14.3    Key Indicators for Demand
    14.4    Key Indicators for Price
15    Competitive Landscape
    15.1    Market Structure
    15.2    Company Profiles 
        15.2.1    Thales Group
            15.2.1.1    Company Overview
            15.2.1.2    Product Portfolio
            15.2.1.3    Demographic Reach and Achievements
            15.2.1.4    Certifications
        15.2.2    Iridium Communications Inc.
            15.2.2.1    Company Overview
            15.2.2.2    Product Portfolio
            15.2.2.3    Demographic Reach and Achievements
            15.2.2.4    Certifications
        15.2.3    SES S.A.
            15.2.3.1    Company Overview
            15.2.3.2    Product Portfolio
            15.2.3.3    Demographic Reach and Achievements
            15.2.3.4    Certifications
        15.2.4    Thuraya Telecommunications Company
            15.2.4.1    Company Overview
            15.2.4.2    Product Portfolio
            15.2.4.3    Demographic Reach and Achievements
            15.2.4.4    Certifications
        15.2.5    Cobham Limited
            15.2.5.1    Company Overview
            15.2.5.2    Product Portfolio
            15.2.5.3    Demographic Reach and Achievements
            15.2.5.4    Certifications
        15.2.6    Viasat, Inc.
            15.2.6.1    Company Overview
            15.2.6.2    Product Portfolio
            15.2.6.3    Demographic Reach and Achievements
            15.2.6.4    Certifications
        15.2.7    Orbcomm Inc.
            15.2.7.1    Company Overview
            15.2.7.2    Product Portfolio
            15.2.7.3    Demographic Reach and Achievements
            15.2.7.4    Certifications
        15.2.8    L3Harris Technologies Inc.
            15.2.8.1    Company Overview
            15.2.8.2    Product Portfolio
            15.2.8.3    Demographic Reach and Achievements
            15.2.8.4    Certifications
        15.2.9    ST Engineering iDirect
            15.2.9.1    Company Overview
            15.2.9.2    Product Portfolio
            15.2.9.3    Demographic Reach and Achievements
            15.2.9.4    Certifications
        15.2.10    Inmarsat Global Limited
            15.2.10.1    Company Overview
            15.2.10.2    Product Portfolio
            15.2.10.3    Demographic Reach and Achievements
            15.2.10.4    Certifications
        15.2.11    Gilat Satellite Networks Ltd.
            15.2.11.1    Company Overview
            15.2.11.2    Product Portfolio
            15.2.11.3    Demographic Reach and Achievements
            15.2.11.4    Certifications
        15.2.12    Others
16    Key Trends and Developments in the Market


List of Figures and Tables

1.    Global Satellite Communication Market: Key Industry Highlights, 2018 and 2032 
2.    Global Satellite Communication Historical Market: Breakup by Type (USD Billion), 2018-2023 
3.    Global Satellite Communication Market Forecast: Breakup by Type (USD Billion), 2024-2032
4.    Global Satellite Communication Historical Market: Breakup by End Use (USD Billion), 2018-2023 
5.    Global Satellite Communication Market Forecast: Breakup by End-Use (USD Billion), 2024-2032
6.    Global Satellite Communication Historical Market: Breakup by Region (USD Billion), 2018-2023 
7.    Global Satellite Communication Market Forecast: Breakup by Region (USD Billion), 2024-2032
8.    North America Satellite Communication Historical Market: Breakup by Country (USD Billion), 2018-2023 
9.    North America Satellite Communication Market Forecast: Breakup by Country (USD Billion), 2024-2032 
10.    Europe Satellite Communication Historical Market: Breakup by Country (USD Billion), 2018-2023 
11.    Europe Satellite Communication Market Forecast: Breakup by Country (USD Billion), 2024-2032 
12.    Asia Pacific Satellite Communication Historical Market: Breakup by Country (USD Billion), 2018-2023 
13.    Asia Pacific Satellite Communication Market Forecast: Breakup by Country (USD Billion), 2024-2032 
14.    Latin America Satellite Communication Historical Market: Breakup by Country (USD Billion), 2018-2023 
15.    Latin America Satellite Communication Market Forecast: Breakup by Country (USD Billion), 2024-2032 
16.    Middle East and Africa Satellite Communication Historical Market: Breakup by Country (USD Billion), 2018-2023 
17.    Middle East and Africa Satellite Communication Market Forecast: Breakup by Country (USD Billion), 2024-2032 
18.    Global Satellite Communication Market Structure

Key Questions Answered in the Report

In 2023, the market reached a value of about USD 55.97 billion.

The market is assessed to grow at a CAGR of 10.40% between 2024 and 2032.

The market is estimated to witness a healthy growth in the forecast period of 2024-2032 to reach around USD 136.37 billion by 2032.

The market is being driven by the increasing utilisation of satellite services in the military sector and the growing deployment of IoT in satellite communication services.

The major trends in the market include the increasing demand for small satellites and technological advancements in communication infrastructure.

The major regional markets for satellite communication include North America, Europe, the Asia Pacific, Latin America, and the Middle East and Africa.

The various end uses of satellite communication are maritime, defence and government, enterprise, media and entertainment, mining and oil and gas, agriculture, and transportation, among others.

The key players in the global satellite communication market are Thales Group, Iridium Communications Inc., SES S.A., Thuraya Telecommunications Company, Cobham Limited, Viasat, Inc., Orbcomm Inc., L3Harris Technologies Inc., ST Engineering iDirect, Inmarsat Global Limited, and Gilat Satellite Networks Ltd., among others.

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